15. Ridin' Spinners (feat. Lil' Flip) (2003)

“Ridin’ Spinners (feat. Lil’ Flip)” is a gleaming display of bravado set in motion by steel and style. Released in 2003 as the lead single from Da Unbreakables, the track locks into a steady hypnotic rhythm, centered around the image of rims that “don’t stop”—a symbol of status, motion, and relentless hustle.

DJ Paul’s intro sets the scene like a street sermon, calling out to parking lots, expressways, and every corner where the grind meets flash. The beat hits with trunk-rattling bass and calculated stop-start brakes, giving the song its rolling pulse. Lil’ Flip rides the instrumental with precision, mixing car talk and flexed-out flows with syrupy Southern cool. Verses from Juicy J, Lord Infamous, and Crunchy Black reinforce the momentum, never straying from the shine of the theme.

This is an anthem built for pavement and parade alike, delivered with swagger, grit, and chrome-plated focus.

14. Hit A Muthaf*cka (1997)

“Hit A Muthaf*cka” is pure uncut adrenaline. From the jump, the chant-heavy hook erupts like a warning—taunting, daring, infectious. Released on Chapter 2: World Domination, the song channels raw energy into a tightly coiled riot anthem built for chaos in the crowd.

Juicy J sets it off with a grim warning, stepping into the room with heat and backup. Lord Infamous follows with a cryptic, fast-twisting verse steeped in paranoia and lyrical abstraction. DJ Paul brings the momentum crashing forward, rallying bodies into motion with unfiltered hostility. Crunchy Black’s verse is blunt force—street confrontation distilled into bars. Gangsta Boo injects venom into every line, her delivery sharp and self-assured. Koopsta Knicca closes with warped, fragmented imagery that adds an eerie edge to the aggression.

Backed by DJ Paul and Juicy J’s menacing production and a sample from 8Ball & MJG’s “Pimp in the House,” this track stomps forward with unrelenting force—one hook, one verse, one body at a time.

13. Body Parts (1997)

“Body Parts” is a blood-splattered cornerstone of Three 6 Mafia’s horrorcore era—raw, violent, and unfiltered. It plays like a midnight séance held deep in Memphis, with every verse adding a new layer of menace. The production is cold and skeletal: a driving beat, eerie synth stabs, and just enough space for each rapper to unload something ruthless.

As a posse cut under the Prophet Posse banner, “Body Parts” is an eleven-verse gauntlet. K-Rock sets it off with explosive urgency, and the energy never drops. The verses are soaked in paranoia, chaos, and darkness. Lord Infamous and Koopsta Knicca bring surreal, mythic intensity. Gangsta Boo sounds locked in, fearless and sharp. No one holds back.

The mix is rough, the energy is pure, and the message is simple: this is a threat. “Body Parts” drips with dread, violence, and Memphis grit from the first second to the last.

12. Ridin' N' Da Chevy (1994)

“Ridin’ N’ Da Chevy” rides slow, loud, and hazy straight out of the Memphis underground. Originally appearing on Smoked Out, Loced Out, this early Three 6 Mafia gem is soaked in woozy Southern atmosphere and sticky tape-deck nostalgia. Built around hypnotic loops from Earth, Wind & Fire’s “That’s the Way of the World,” the beat drips with syrupy calm, even as the verses twist toward paranoia, violence, and excess.

Lord Infamous opens with an intro that feels like stepping into a low-lit garage session, then later returns with a cold-blooded robbery tale, delivered with surgical calm. DJ Paul coasts through vivid car-detail and smoke-saturated scenes, while Juicy J brings out the late-night chaos with liquor-fueled bars and smoked-out flair. Lil E’s endlessly looped hook keeps the song locked in a stoned trance.

Underneath the haze, the track pulses with menace, solitude, and pride—rolling slow, but never sleepin’. It’s a Memphis mood in full motion.

11. Who Run It (2000)

“Who Run It” from When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1) is a full-squad onslaught that captures Three 6 Mafia at their most aggressive and energized. From DJ Paul’s unmistakable intro to Koopsta Knicca’s final, unhinged verse, every member shows up to leave a dent. The hook is built like a warning siren—repetitive, loud, and absolutely unavoidable. It’s not just about who’s toughest—it’s about who’s really moving in the streets, and who’s just talking.

The beat, flipping a sliver of The Delfonics’ “Ready or Not,” rides like a war march. Minimal, haunting, and perfectly looped, it gives the verses space to breathe while keeping tension razor-tight. Juicy J, Lord Infamous, Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo, and Koopsta all come with distinct, vivid energy, but it’s the unity in chaos that makes this track feel explosive.

“Who Run It” is a statement piece. And when it plays, there’s no mistaking who’s in control.

10. Poppin' My Collar (feat. Project Pat) (2005)

“Poppin’ My Collar” (feat. Project Pat) is a sharp-dressed flex in sonic form. Released in 2005 on Most Known Unknown, the track threads together opulence and street currency, riding a smooth, hypnotic beat built on a sample of Willie Hutch’s “Theme of the Mack.” DJ Paul and Juicy J’s production works like a mirror-polish finish—crisp snares, glossy keys, and a low-end that knocks without overpowering the vibe.

Project Pat leads with charisma, dropping slick imagery of falling money, glinting rims, and perfectly timed swagger. His chorus—an endlessly loopable chant of hustle and pride—anchors the song in repetition that never dulls. Each verse that follows keeps pace. Crunchy Black cuts in with raw provocation, DJ Paul flips between wordplay and warning, and Juicy J closes with deadpan wit, weaving the grind of the hustle into a lifestyle that’s both weary and indulgent.

There’s a surface-level charm here—collars popped, mouths full of gold—but it’s undercut by lines about survival, fast money, and burnt-out nine-to-fives. The song’s power lies in that duality: smooth and celebratory on its face, but rooted in hard-earned confidence. With platinum certification and Billboard success behind it, “Poppin’ My Collar” remains a defining moment of Southern rap cool, Memphis-made and unapologetically loud.

9. Late Nite Tip (1997)

Dark, smooth, and emotionally raw, “Late Nite Tip” showcases a different dimension of Three 6 Mafia. DJ Paul and Juicy J trade in their usual chaos for a slow-burning beat laced with eerie synths and melancholy. It’s late-night music in every sense—dripping with tension, lust, and emotional detachment.

Each verse offers a unique take on intimacy and isolation. Lord Infamous opens with a mix of seduction and menace, while Gangsta Boo brings an icy clarity that cuts through illusions of love. Juicy J and DJ Paul speak candidly on fame, money, and transactional relationships. Koopsta Knicca closes with unexpected vulnerability, sounding genuinely lost in the haze of desire and emotional fatigue.

What could’ve been a simple sex track turns into a layered, atmospheric meditation on love, lust, and the walls people build. The chorus—“If you want romance, you should just stick who you already with”—hits like a mantra, both catchy and cold.

“Late Nite Tip” lingers because it doesn’t fake affection or pretend to be something it’s not. It’s honest, heavy, and quietly hypnotic. The group may be known for starting riots in the club, but here, they take you somewhere much quieter—and far more haunting.

8. Break Da Law ’95 (1995)

“Break Da Law ’95” hits like a siren from the depths of 1995 Memphis—shrill, relentless, and absolutely unavoidable. A standout from Mystic Stylez, the track distills raw chaos into a four-minute barrage of distorted chants, menacing verses, and a haunted backdrop lifted from Wes Craven’s New Nightmare score. DJ Paul handles most of the lyrical weight, spitting out code-of-the-street philosophy with a sneer, backed by vocal samples from Playa Fly and Skinny Pimp that add another layer of tension to the mix.

The production is all menace: booming 808s, crashing snares, and eerie, skeletal melodies that rattle like bones in a trunk. The beat staggers forward, soaked in paranoia and dusted with grime, built on a crate-digger’s fusion of Memphis classics and horrorcore cues. It’s not just the lyrics that feel dangerous—it’s the way everything sounds barely held together, like the tape might snap.

“Break Da Law ’95” pulses with a rebellious energy that captures the darker corners of its time and place. There’s no room for gloss here—just grit, threat, and a chant that still echoes decades later.

7. It’s Hard Out Here For A Pimp (2005)

“It’s Hard Out Here for a Pimp” captures a rare moment when street realism broke through the polished veneer of Hollywood. Written for Hustle & Flow and performed by Three 6 Mafia alongside Frayser Boy and Paula Campbell, the track gives voice to a hustler’s daily grind—balancing rent, gas, Cadillacs, and the constant risk of betrayal. There’s no romance here, only routine hardship. DJ Paul and Juicy J lay down unflinching verses over a solemn, looping beat, delivering a portrait of life rooted in poverty, hustle, and survival instincts.

The chorus, carried by Campbell’s weary melody, floats above the verses like a warning: the game doesn’t love anyone back. Lines like “got a couple of girls workin’ on the track just for me” and “I’m prayin’ and I’m hopin’ to God I don’t slip” underscore the tension between control and collapse. The production is understated but deliberate, built to support narrative rather than distract from it.

When the group performed this track onstage at the 2006 Academy Awards—and went on to win Best Original Song—it marked a historic shift. But awards aside, the power of this record lies in its plainspoken truth. No filters. No frills. Just life, hard as it is.

6. Da Summa (1995)

“Da Summa” captures the hazy, electric tension of a Memphis summer, where blunts burn slow, but danger moves fast. Built on a looped sample of Rick James’ “Hollywood” and laced with the spirit of Southern street gospel, the track drifts on a warm, funky rhythm while every verse paints a portrait of the city’s heat—literal and otherwise.

DJ Paul opens with a vivid timeline of weekend rituals: clean rides, underground tapes, crowded parks, and backroom studios. It’s a picture of movement and ambition, grounded in local pride and DIY hustle. Koopsta Knicca and Lord Infamous follow with more ominous tones, threading their verses with fog, paranoia, and .45s under car seats. Then Juicy J closes it out with a bounce between high school flirtations and street-side business, keeping things playful without losing edge.

Despite its chilled groove, “Da Summa” carries a persistent shadow. The laid-back ride contrasts with lyrics full of survival and smoke. Ann Hines’ soulful hook lingers with repetition, anchoring the track in neighborhood nostalgia. It’s a snapshot of time and place—slow-motion joy, pressure beneath the surface, and a beat that never fully relaxes. In the summer, it hits just a little deeper.

5. Stay Fly (feat. Young Buck, 8Ball & MJG) (2005)

“Stay Fly” is a crystallized dose of Memphis swagger—rich with hypnotic atmosphere, bombastic hooks, and unapologetic attitude. Over a haunting Willie Hutch sample looped into a ghostly chant, Juicy J and DJ Paul anchor a six-deep posse cut that never loses its grip. Every verse rides the beat with effortless precision, as each artist bends their delivery into a different mood: flexing, cruising, reminiscing, scheming.

Lyrically, the track is both a celebration and a warning. Juicy J opens with slick confidence, detailing the spoils of the hustle, while DJ Paul injects menace and defiance into his bars. Young Buck leans into charisma, balancing his bravado with Southern hospitality. Crunchy Black’s verse is the most stripped down—dedicated entirely to Mary Jane—while 8Ball and MJG bring a veteran’s cool, closing the track with smoked-out gravitas.

The chorus—“I gotta stay high ’til I die”—isn’t just about weed; it’s a mantra of escape and elevation, equal parts joyride and coping mechanism. That blurred line gives the song its edge.

Despite whispers of controversy about the sample’s lyrics, “Stay Fly” thrives not on mystery but on clarity: clean production, sharp hooks, and verses that feel lived-in. It’s a Southern anthem that made its way to the charts without diluting its essence—an unmistakable moment where street music found massive reach without ever flinching.

4. Walk Up To Your House (1994)

“Walk Up To Your House” is an early horrorcore classic that pulls no punches. It may not be one of the more polished or widely recognized Three 6 Mafia hits, but it has always been one of our personal favorites. The track is a raw, unforgiving glimpse into the group’s early unpolished underground sound—dark, violent, and entirely unfiltered.

The eerie loop from Mavis Staples’ “What Happened to the Real Me” sets a grim, claustrophobic mood, layered beneath verses that leave no room for interpretation. Project Pat and Lord Infamous handle the hook like a funeral march: blunt, repetitive, and final. Juicy J’s verse feels like it was written in a haze of paranoia and rage, while DJ Paul storms through with a sawed-off and a list of targets.

The mix is rough, the lyrics are cold, and the energy is all edge. The song speaks from a place where the line between rap and reality feels almost nonexistent. “Walk Up To Your House” might not be the first Three 6 Mafia track that comes to mind for casual listeners, but for longtime fans, it’s unforgettable.

3. Sippin' On Some Syrup (feat. UGK & Project Pat) (2000)

A slow-burning staple of Southern rap, “Sippin’ on Some Syrup” distills the sound and sensibility of early-2000s Memphis into four syrup-drenched minutes. Released on When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1, the track links Three 6 Mafia with Texas legends UGK and longtime affiliate Project Pat for a regional powerhouse collaboration. Its hypnotic beat, built around a warped Marvin Gaye sample, glides through reverb-soaked synths and molasses-thick bass, echoing the codeine-fueled haze it portrays.

The hook—Project Pat’s chant-like “sip-sippin’ on some sizzurp”—immediately imprints itself, transforming a street-level ritual into a cultural slogan. Each verse contributes to the track’s dense atmosphere. Pimp C delivers a vivid portrait of lavish indulgence and regional pride, while Bun B’s verse is razor-sharp and grounded in his signature authority. DJ Paul and Juicy J trade chaotic, chemically altered snapshots, leaning into the disorientation with lyrical abandon.

There’s no subtlety here—the song celebrates its namesake concoction with unfiltered glee, and that honesty is part of what made it resonate. For many, it also marked the first time “sizzurp” entered the mainstream lexicon. Blunt, woozy, and self-assured, “Sippin’ on Some Syrup” doesn’t glorify excess so much as document it with unflinching clarity. It remains a definitive entry in Three 6 Mafia’s catalog and a key track in the evolution of Southern rap’s sonic identity.

2. Mystic Stylez (1995)

From its first ominous chant of “Mafia, Mafia, Mafia…,” “Mystic Stylez” pulls listeners into a world submerged in shadows, paranoia, and cold-blooded resolve. The title track of Three 6 Mafia’s seminal 1995 debut, it’s a nearly seven-minute séance in rap form—an incantation of violence, ritual, and rebellion that set the tone for the group’s mythos. DJ Paul and Juicy J conjure an eerie, minimalistic beat built from low-fidelity textures: claps slice like blades, ghostly synths swell, and subterranean bass keeps the ground trembling.

The verses are relentless. Lord Infamous opens with a tightly coiled, breathless performance, setting the ritualistic tone before Playa Fly, MC Mack, and Gangsta Boo dive into narratives of murder, pimpin’, and mystical bravado. Gangsta Boo’s verse, in particular, hits with icy precision—defiant, unflinching, and self-possessed. Koopsta Knicca’s verses crackle with dread, while La Chat and Crunchy Black deepen the sense of unease with raw, confrontational flows. By the time Juicy J and DJ Paul close it out, the air feels heavier, saturated with Memphis grit and occult imagery.

What separates “Mystic Stylez” from the chaos it describes is its coherence. Each verse builds the same bleak terrain from different angles. The production’s rough edges aren’t flaws—they’re part of the ritual. This is music as séance, tape hiss as atmosphere. Thirty years later, “Mystic Stylez” remains a chilling statement of purpose—smoked out, loced out, and fully realized.

1. Tear Da Club Up '97 (1997)

Produced by DJ Paul and Juicy J, “Tear Da Club Up ’97” is pure chaos built for packed, sweaty rooms and blown-out speakers. The beat charges forward with pounding 808s, sharp hi-hats, and a warped sample of Rhythm Heritage’s “Theme from S.W.A.T.,” creating a siren-like pulse that never lets up. The loop feels wired and unstable, like it’s on the edge of collapse—which is exactly the point.

The hook, delivered with drill-sergeant force by DJ Paul, isn’t a suggestion—it’s a command. Repeated like a war cry, “Tear da club up” turns into an anthem for total destruction. The verses ripple with aggression, paranoia, and bravado. Lord Infamous spins imagery of riotous floors and chaos in the crowd, while Juicy J and Gangsta Boo push the violence further, turning the club into a battleground. Koopsta Knicca’s slippery cadence adds a manic energy, while Crunchy Black drives the message home with raw volume and threat.

This wasn’t party music in the usual sense—it got clubs shut down and got the group banned from venues across the South. That backlash wasn’t incidental. The track spoke directly to a crowd that didn’t want polished, radio-friendly dance songs; it wanted something loud, real, and dangerous.

“Tear Da Club Up ’97” didn’t smooth anything over. It brought Three 6 Mafia’s underground fury into wider circulation and lit the fuse on the crunk explosion that followed. The song still hits like a brick through glass.

The early (1995) version of their later hit is dope as f too—a chaotic, high-energy banger that laid the groundwork for crunk.